Career vacancy for Local Economic Development Analyst at Federal Ministry of Youth Development Bayelsa State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Local Economic Development Analyst

State of Origin: Bayelsa State
Agency: UNDP/UNCDF
Unit of assignment: Local Governance and Microfinance
Detailed sector of assignment:     Local Economic Development Promotion
Country and Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
Duration of assignment: One-year fixed-term appointment, renewable at least once subject to satisfactory performance, recommendation by respective office and donor agreement

General Information

• Unit of assignment: Local Governance and Microfinance
• Detailed sector of assignment: Local Economic Development Promotion
• Country and Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt
• Duration of assignment: One-year fixed-term appointment, renewable at least once subject to satisfactory performance, recommendation by respective office and donor agreement

Content and methodology of supervision:
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:

• Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
• Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
• Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
• Easy access to the supervisor
• Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
• Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
• Completion of the yearly UNDP Results and Competency Assessment (RCA)
• If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties. 

In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply:

The JPO will also engage on a process of implementation of a structured programme for the promotion of Local Economic Development, which will enable supervision along the various stages of programme rollout including the following:

• The introduction of the LED functions at the local level and its institutionalization;
• The introduction and implementation of methodologies for the assessment of local economies;
• The structuring of LED Forums that facilitate communication between the public and private sectors;
• The articulation of LED strategies and of their annual implementation programmes;
• Identification of innovative and responsive sources of finance for LED interventions;
• The Implementation of annual programmes and the coordination of inputs by a multitude of actors;
• Monitoring and Evaluation of impact of annual programmes on the state of local economic development;
• The JPO will be assigned specific tasks within each of the above phases of LED process implementation and will be supervised in each.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations
The JPO will enage in the following categories of work: 

LED Research & Development:
The JPO will carryout research in support of the process of development and fine-tuning of the UNCDF LED Programme approach. S/he will research global experience in LED promotion focussing on comparable contexts and documenting challenges and successes. S/he will review methodologies used by other agencies that could be used to enhance the UNCDF approach. S/he will identify global sources of knowledge on LED as well as providers of specialized technical services that could supplement UNCDF's in-house expertise. S/he shall also investigate institutional arrangements that are used at the local and central level for guiding LED promotion. 25%

LED programme Development:
The JPO shall engage with the UNCDF Senior Advisor on the development of the UNCDF LED Programme modality and its adaptation to the context of Arab States where the programme is being introduced. This work will be mainly focused on Egypt and Jordan during the coming year and will gradually be expanded to cover Libya, Iraq, Tunis and other Arab States. 25%

Support to LED Programme Implementation:
Particularly in Egypt, the JPO will participate with the National LED Team, which is currently piloting the UNCDF LED Programme. This will entail the provision of support to the Team as they implement the LED promotion activities at the pilot governorates and as they provide support to the Governorate LED Teams where the programme is being piloted. 25%

Administrative support to programme design and implementation:
To ensure that the JPO is receives a well rounded scope of experience, s/he will also be expected to work closely with the Administrative Support Unit of the Regional Service Centre (RCC) to follow-up on transactions performed by the RCC in support of UNCDF's regional operations. The JPO shall also engage with the Operations Support Unit and with the Local Development Finance Practice (LDFP) at UNCDF HQ in New York to facilitate their provision of support to regional operations. 15%

Programme impact documentation:
The JPO will also participate on the process of documentation of programme activities and the tracking of programme impact starting with the Egypt pilot. This effort will contribute to building the informational foundation for introducing the UNCDF M&E System. 10%


Qualifications and Experience
Required Education and Work Experience:

• Master's Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise
• A minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field
• Working knowledge of English
• Other working knowledge language requirements, if applicable
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization’s mission statement

Other desirable education and work experience:
The following areas of exposure are desirable and would be considered positively when evaluating applicants to this JPO position:

• A developed understanding of economics and economic development concepts and past exposure to economic activities in the area of agricultural production, manufacturing, tourism or other sectors;
• Exposure to or understanding of economic sectors, subsectors, clusters and value chains and familiarity with productive enterprises;
• Exposure to and understanding of finance and particular, financing needs of micro, small and medium enterprises;

Core competences:

• Ethics & Values
• Working in Teams
• Communicating Information & Ideas
• Self-management & Emotional intelligence
• Decision making

Functional competences:

• Basic research skills
• Economic assessment
• Sector, subsector, cluster and value chain mapping and analysis skill
• Exposure to Feasability and Market study skills
• Good communication skills both oral and written

Training and Learning
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities:

• Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
• Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
• Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme. 

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note:

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Junior Programme Officer, Sustainable Land Natural Resource Management vacancy at Federal Ministry of Youth Development Cross River State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) 

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Junior Programme Officer, Sustainable Land Natural Resource Management

State of Origin: Cross River State
Agency: UNDP
Positions Level: P1
Unit of Assignment: Directorate, Division of Management & Administration
Country and Duty Station: Kenya
Duration of assignment: One year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

General Information
Positions Level: P1
Unit of Assignment: Directorate, Division of Management & Administration
Country and Duty Station: Kenya
Duration of assignment: One year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Content and methodology of supervision:
Direct coaching and mentoring, consultative meetings, production and review of time-bound periodic outputs and reports. Semi-annual and annual appraisals. 

Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations:
Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader (Energy, Environment & Climate Change Unit) and the overall supervision of the Deputy Country Director for Programmes at UNDP Kenya; moreover in close collaboration with colleagues in the Country Office, government officers, officers of the UN Agencies in Kenya and other relevant partners the Programme Officer will undertake the following responsibilities.

• Within the context of UNDP Kenya’s new Country Program Document (CPD) support formulation design and implementation of projects focusing on building the capacity to protect the environment and sustainable utilization of natural resources towards eradication of poverty. This includes the extractive industry in Kenya and Sustainable Land Management.
• Contribute to development of national and regional projects for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) funding to address global environmental issues within the mandates of national policies and obligations of various international conventions particularly the CCD and CBD.
• Contribute towards national policy formulation concerning issues relating to the regulatory framework for the natural resources sector in Kenya. Develop and support initiatives that address natural resource management and climate change adaptation nexus.
• Be the UNDP-Kenya focal point for Forest Donors Coordination Group.
• Using participatory approaches in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of projects ensure the involvement of all stakeholders with particular emphasis on impoverished grass-root communities.
• Support management and financial delivery of projects through preparation of requests through procurement and payments and budget revisions under Atlas, and following up Annual Project Reports, Financial Reports, Technical Reports, Project Delivery Reports and Combined Delivery Reports.
• Explore funding and partnership possibilities within the UN System as well as with the Public/Private sector under the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), other donors and institutions encouraging co-funded combined programming to avoiding duplication and strengthening impact activities of the programme.
• Mobilize financial resources from development partners and from global environment funds and other funds.
• Participate in Unit meetings and periodically take minutes of the same.
• Undertake regular field missions to evaluate progress of ongoing projects including consultations with project personnel, target beneficiaries, implementing authorities and collaborating agencies and donors.
• Participate in consultative meetings within the UN system under UNDAF with special focus on Natural Resource Management and also with other partners and clients in the sector.
• Develop and manage briefings for colleagues, experts and visiting missions, maintain contact and liaise with stakeholders and national authorities.
• Promote identification, documentation and exchange of good practices of sustainable natural resource management within the relevant UNDP Knowledge Networks and between local communities in Kenya.
• Enrich the programme through outreach and establishment and maintenance within the environment and natural resources sector.
• Undertake other tasks that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:
Required Skills and Experience
Education (only Master's degree or equivalent):

• Post graduate degree in environmental science or natural resources or related fields.

Work Experience :

• 1 to 2 years pertinent work experience in the development, implementation and monitoring of community based development programmes/projects.
• Additionally the incumbent should have proven capacity in project management and resource mobilization.
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement.

Key Competencies of the assignment:

• Core Values and Corporate Commitment: Commitment to UN core values and making contributions to corporate initiatives on UNDP
• Teamwork: Team player leading and contributing to actively to team based activities
• Displays open and cooperative behaviour
• Relationship Building: Builds strong relationships with clients and partners
• Focuses on impact and results and anticipates evolving needs
• Managed conflicts and stress
• Task Management: Produces quality timely outputs
• Analyses problems and logically leading to fact-based and practical recommendations

Learning Expectations:
Upon completion of the assignment the officer will have experience in and knowledge of:

• Formulation design and implementation of GEF and community based programmes and projects emphasizing environmental protection and the utilization of natural resources towards eradication of poverty.
• The linkages between poverty and environment and the integration of environment in planning processes for sustainable development and eradication of poverty.
• Tools and methodologies for research and writing mission, evaluation, monitoring and assessment reports.
• Monitoring progress of projects using set baselines and indicators and field visits.
• Preparation and revision of project budgets using UNDP Programming Manual and Atlas and follow-up of programmers delivery through the use of established tools, practices and procedures.
• Organizing and executing workshops, effective chairing of meetings and recording proceeding of such meetings.
• Enhanced negotiating and diplomatic skills with government, bilateral partners and local communities for proactive formulation and implementation of development initiatives.
• Have a thorough knowledge of Kenya’s environment policies and sustainable development challenges.
• Have substantive knowledge of environment and other challenges facing developing countries and initiatives and strategies that are being put in place by national and international.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note:

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Various Jobs for Technical Officer, Travel, Health, Information And Communication Team at Federal Ministry of Youth Development Abia State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Youth Development - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Technical Officer, Travel, Health, Information And Communication Team

State of Origin: Abia State
Agency: WHO

General Information
Sector of assignment: Health Security and Environment/Global Capacities, Alert and Response
Country and Duty Station: WHO Headquarters, 20 Avenue Appia, CH-1211, Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Objective of the WHO Programme/Department
The objectives of the Department of Global Capacities, Alert and Response are to ensure that Member States and WHO have in place the core capacities required under IHR for detection, assessment, information and response to events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern.

This includes providing advice for communication and support to the interpretation and application of the Regulations, monitoring their implementation, supporting the development of policies, guidelines, training and tools for national core capacity building and ensuring the maintenance by WHO of a global system for detection, assessment, information and response.

The MPI Unit supports countries to increase the understanding of the IHR framework and its application, and supports the strengthening of specific capacities related to surveillance, early warning and legislation. MPI also monitors progress towards IHR implementation and evaluates outcomes, conducts appropriate studies to inform policy and actions, advises on travel health and trade, and fosters global partnerships to strengthen the network of IHR stakeholders.

Assignment Summary
Under the supervision of the Travel Health, Information and Communication Team Leader, the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) will work as part of a team of professionals who leads the information and communication work of the department as well as advise health professionals on travel health issues, within the scope of the International Health Regulations.
The JPO will provide technical expertise on international travel and health and on travel and trade restrictions monitoring. The JPO will participate in regular technical meetings of the Unit and in program planning exercises.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations
Under the supervision of the Travel Health, Information and Communication Team Leader, the JPO will provide technical support, implement technical activities and prepare reports and documents, advising and supporting WHO Regional Offices and Member States whenever needed.
His/her tasks will include:

• support for the development of international travel and health (ITH) and travel and trade restriction (T&T) monitoring documents; development of ITH book and website; development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) on T&T monitoring , T&T monitoring during public health events
• organization of technical meetings and conferences including writing of technical reports;
• support the department's information and communication; maintenance of the website, production of advocacy and information documents, development of new formats of documents.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• Master's Degree in public health (MPH) or related subject

Desirable:

• Medical doctor with specialization in public health and / or tropical medicine
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization’s mission statement

Work experience:
Minimum:

• Two years' experience in public health or related fields

Desirable:

• Experience in public health or related fields in an international context

Skills required for the assignment:
Minimum:

• Excellent knowledge of English or French with a working knowledge of the other

Desirable:

• Good skills in inter-personal communication in different cultural environments
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Ability to undertake international travel

WHO competencies required for the assignment:

• Producing results
• Fostering integration and teamwork
• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Knowing and managing yourself

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: 

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Current Vacancy at Federal Ministry of Youth Development for Programme Analyst Performance Monitoring Delta State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Programme Analyst Performance Monitoring

State of Origin: Delta State
Agency: UNDP-UNCDF
Main Sector of assignment: Local governance and microfinance
Detailed Sector of assignment: Local Development Finance and Inclusive Finance
Country and Duty Station: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

General Information

• Main Sector of assignment: Local governance and microfinance
• Detailed Sector of assignment: Local Development Finance and Inclusive Finance
• Country and Duty Station: Ethiopia, Addis Ababa
• Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Content and methodology of supervision:
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:

• Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
• Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
• Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
• Easy access to the supervisor
• Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
• Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
• Completion of the yearly UNDP Results and Competency Assessment (RCA)
• If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties. 

In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply:

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations
The Performance Monitoring Officer will be responsible for supporting the programmes covered by the UNCDF Regional Office for Southern and East Africa (i.e. Comoros, DRCongo, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Somalia, Madagascar, Comoros, Burundi, and Lesotho) and new programmes as they develop.

The support will have two objectives. Firstly, ensure that the management of the projects implemented by UNCDF is systematically informed by relevant and valid data throughout the programme cycle. This involves providing support to teams at country level and programme managers and technical advisors at regional level, and assist in the development of systems and processes for supporting evidence-based decision-making. Such systems and should be as efficient as possible, and take into account existing systems and processes at corporate level as well as at the level of partners to the projects. The post holder will support the planning and reporting at the level of the regional project portfolio and ensure that sufficient project data supports decision-making and strategic direction of the project portfolio. Secondly, the post holder will collect and organize valid and relevant project data for corporate use. This includes planning and reporting by each of the two practice areas in the Southern and East Africa Region, in accordance with corporate policies and frameworks.

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Regional Portfolio Specialist at the UNCDF Regional Officeand liaise closely with the Management Specialist in UNCDF HQ (New York). The post holder will also liaise with the Evaluation Unit as required. The post holder will be responsible for:

• Assisting in establishing a coherent project performancemonitoring system that provides reliable data for both project Results and Resources Framework (RRF) and corporate Strategic Results Framework (SRF) indicators;
• Reviewing the RRF design for new projects and providing analysis of the 'evaluability' of the RRF in terms of delivering clear, verifiable results
• Assisting in establishing and supporting a project performance monitoring system that ensures linkages between country, regional and HQ data collection and review;
• Strengthening the project performance monitoring capacity of UNCDF staff at project and Country Office level of the entire regional portfolio of Local Development and Inclusive Finance programmes;
• Improving the quality and substance of UNCDF's reporting on project performance and the achievement of development results;
• Training systematically all UNCDF project/programme teams - POs, CTAs and project-level performance monitoring experts - in the region on corporate or regional policies, approaches, and systems for monitoring of project performance, as appropriate;
• Technical backstopping for project performance monitoring systems established at country level;
• Contribute to the preparation and the conduct of external project evaluations by acting as the focal point in the region for the Evaluation Unit on evaluation matters (these duties will inter alia involve assist with formulation of Terms of Reference, participation in the selection of consultants, ensuring appropriate backstopping arrangement for evaluation missions in-country, ensuring the completion of Management Responses and tracking and reporting on the implementation of evaluation recommendations) ;
• Assist the Regional Office with new project formulations in regard to the area of project performance monitoring;
• Assist the Regional Office in gathering and analyzing data from CO for quarterly and annual reports;
• Assist the Regional Office in organizing regular reviews on project performance;
• Other tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications and Experience
Required Education and Work Experience:

• Master's Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise
• A minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field
• Working knowledge of English
• Other working knowledge language requirements, if applicable: French
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization’s mission statement

Other desirable education and work experience:

• Proven experience in Result Based Management of projects/programmes, planning and implementation of project monitoring systems;
• Using IT tools for project management, in particular Enterprise Resource Systems, is a distinct advantage;
• Data management and analysis;
• Experience in conducting and managing external project and programme evaluations is an advantage;

Core competences:

• Ethics & Values
• Working in Teams
• Communicating Information & Ideas
• Self-management & Emotional intelligence
• Decision making

Functional competences:

• Results-based management
• Application of IT tools to project management
• Data Management and Analysis

Training and Learning
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities: 

• Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
• Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
• Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme
• In addition, the JPO will benefit from the following specific training and learning modalities/opportunities in the receiving office:
• On-the-job training with colleagues at the Regional Office, through dedicated work sessions and field missions in the Region.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Career vacancy for Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation Officer at Federal Ministry of Youth Development Edo State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Planning, Monitoring And Evaluation Officer

State of Origin: Edo State
Agency: UNOPS
Sector of Assignment: Project Management
Country and Duty Station: Kenya, Nairobi
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

General Information
Sector of Assignment: Project Management
Country and Duty Station: Kenya, Nairobi
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Content and methodology of supervision:
Regular day to day interaction, weekly review meetings with direct supervisor, and feedback sessions against established work plans and schedules. 

Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations:
Under the direct supervision of the Director/Deputy Director , the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be based in the UNOPS offices in Nairobi and will be responsible for coordinating all planning, monitoring (PM&E) and evaluation activities in the Operations Centre/Hub. This will include quality control on the design of theory of change, identification of a performance measurement framework which includes indicators, baseline, target and data sources of verification; design and implementation of the OC’s PM&E plan including the preparation of planning and monitoring instruments and identification of processes and responsibilities. He/she will implement a gender sensitive P M&E plan. The PM&E Officer will also be expected to lead the Personnel Learning and Development / Capacity enhancement plans for all personnel across the many countries in east Africa and Liberia under the management of the Kenya operational Hub.

• After a training period, the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will perform the following tasks:
• Ensure a results-based management approach is reflected in the administration of all projects and reporting:
• The PM&E Officer will be responsible for overseeing sound planning, data collection, analysis and reporting on the implementation and progress of projects. He/she will provide feedback and advice to the Project Managers and Director/Deputy Director on the effectiveness of project implementation and steps needed to achieve anticipated management efficiencies & project outputs and outcomes. He/she will also provide
• technical backstopping to project staff on results orientation, PM&E requirements as well as capacity development of all personnel.
• In addition, the PM&E Officer will liaise closely with the External Relations/ Project Development Unit to ensure success stories and lessons learnt are regularly reported on in local and international media as well as corporate knowledge networks. 

Summary of duties

• Take charge of the implementation of P, M&E, and ensure that relevant information is collected on time for reporting purposes and assist in the compilation of project progress reports;
• Provide regular expert support to the UNOPS Project Officers and all project personnel involved in planning, monitoring and evaluation on how to ensure result orientation in project planning, budgeting and implementation;
• Identify lessons learnt and success stories and support the communication of these to the appropriate stakeholders;
• Participate in the design and implementation of field missions and the final evaluation of the projects and internal business processes;

Specific Requirements

• Review current reporting formats and provide suggestions for improving the efficiency and quality of the P,M&E systems in the Kenya Operations Centre/Hub;
• Develop an P,M&E guide that can be used by all project personnel involved in planning, monitoring and evaluation;
• Contribute to the design and implementation of a clear mechanism for mid-term and end-term evaluation of the impact of projects, including taking a lead role in finalizing the project baseline and progress status;
• Liaise and agree with stakeholders and donors of projects on the respective reporting, monitoring and data collection needs and obligations;
• Organize, as needed, gender sensitive capacity building measures to build awareness and consensus among stakeholders on the P,M&E plan, including training of Personnel on the P,M&E plan in general and monitoring formats in particular;
• Ensure that gender forms a critical part of the P,M&E plan as well as data collection and analysis, communication and reporting;
• Define and undertake additional studies to complement or complete the baseline and progress reporting;
• Apply clear and user-friendly data collection and reporting formats in collaboration with donors and counterparts at the different levels, and provide training to KEOC personnel and Officers on their use;
• Compile data, information and reports from different states, analyze data to compute the status of selected indicators and provide feedback to the Deputy Director on the progress of implementation and of any need to modify schedules, strategies and objectives;
• Participate in Project Board meetings if required, explain the methods used in deriving the results reported in the project progress reports, and for impact evaluation of the technical advisory services provided by UNOPS;
• Take responsibility for other M&E related tasks as assigned by the Director or Deputy Director.

Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in a relevant field (development economics, social sciences or related fields).
• Certification in Project Management; Prince 2 or PMP an asset but not a requirement

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience is required, preferably in monitoring and evaluation or related field.
• Experience in project management within the development or private sector is highly desirable
• Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
• Fluency in English. Ability to write clearly and concisely
• Initiative, sound judgment and demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff members from different national and cultural backgrounds
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement

Key Competencies of the assignment:

• Good information system/computer skills; experience with ERP systems (PeopleSoft) would be an asset but is not a requirement (training will be provided).
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in difficult post conflict environments
• An understanding of gender and environmental issues;
• The incumbent must be a dynamic, multi-functional person, who supports UNOPS with professionalism, dedication and client orientation

Learning Expectations:
During the orientation phase, the incumbent will attend an induction week in Copenhagen and be briefed on UNOPS mission and vision, its major fields of activities and role in the UN system reform. Upon arrival of the JPO at the duty station, additional training will be provided on UNOPS Financial Rules and Regulations, Standard Operations Procedures, as well as UNOPS financial system, Atlas, and procurement rules. The JPO will also benefit of UNOPS Management Practices networks. Training on project and budget management, procurement of goods, works and services will be provided. The JPO will also attend the Prince 2 certification training on Project Management. The JPO will also have the possibility to participate in a 2 weeks comprehensive project management course at UNOPS Headquarters in the course of his/her assignment. S/he will also have access to diverse knowledge sharing mechanisms such as targeted webinars, articles and meetings with the project management community across UNOPS. 


Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Job Opening at Federal Ministry of Youth Development for Technical Officer (Communications) Borno State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Youth Development - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Technical Officer (Communications)

State of Origin: Borno State
Agency: WHO
Programme/Department: Gender, Equity and Human Rights Team
Country and Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

General Information
Programme/Department: Gender, Equity and Human Rights Team
Country and Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Objective of the WHO Programme/Department:
The goal of WHO in mainstreaming Gender, Equity and Human Rights is to support Headquarter clusters and regional units to address the underlying social and economic determinants of health through policies and programmes that enhance health equity and integrate pro-poor, gender-responsive and human rights based approaches. This is WHO's strategic objective 7. To this end, the GER Team is supporting specific objectives including: 

Objective 1: To improve WHO staff and member state's awareness, knowledge and skills on gender, equity and human rights more specifically on issues such as organizational change, programme and policy development, equity and gender based analysis of health data.

Objective 2: Increase the number of WHO countries and member states that effectively implement GER responsive interventions through the setup of systematic planning, monitoring and accountability mechanisms; and,

Objective 3: To improve health outcomes and increase the number of countries policies and programmes that address Gender Equality, Equity and Human Rights issues through direct technical support to countries using flagship programmes such as the UNSG Strategy on Women's and Children's Health as entry points.

Assignment Summary:
Under the supervision of the Team Leader for Gender, Equity and Human Rights, the JPO assist in developing internal and external communications products, including reports, proposals, and all documents as determined by the team leader, and has supports the implementation of the communications strategy, including department website, social media and other communications tools and products.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations

• Specifically, the JPO will:
• Qualifications and Experience:
• Education:
• Work experience:Skills required for the assignment:
• Minimum:WHO competencies required for the assignment:

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note:

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Career Vacancy at Federal Ministry of Youth Development for Human Resources Officer Benue State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) 

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

State of Origin: Benue State
Agency: WHO
Programme/Department: WHO Global Service Centre
Country and Duty Station: Kuala Lumpur (WHO Global Service Centre, Blok 3510, Jalan Teknokrat 6, Cyberjaya, Selangor 63000, Malaysia)
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

General Information

• Programme/Department: WHO Global Service Centre
• Country and Duty Station: Kuala Lumpur (WHO Global Service Centre, Blok 3510, Jalan Teknokrat 6, Cyberjaya, Selangor 63000, Malaysia)
• Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Objective of the WHO Programme/Department:
The WHO Global Service Centre provides client-oriented administrative services to all staff and all WHO Offices worldwide in the respect of human resources, payroll, procurement, accounts payable and support of specific corporate IT applications. The aim of the Centre Support Office is to provide the swift and reliable delivery of a comprehensive array of services to all GSC and ITT-KL staff based in the Centre, in the following areas: budget and finance, administration, human resources, business operations.

Assignment Summary:
The JPO (Human Resources Officer), will:

• Work closely and directly with the Coordinator (Global Human Resources) to implement a training module for the HR Staff, to undertake efficiency initiatives and implement quality control framework.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations
The JPO will initially join the HR Operations team, servicing a small client base, to acquire understanding of the HR Policies, Rules and Regulations, and Service Center processes and workflows. After the introduction period the main duties of the JPO will focus on , but not be limited to, the development and support of the implementation of the following:

• A Knowledge Base and Training Modules for GHR staff
• A review of the work flows and recommendations on process improvements and efficiency increase.
• A review of the communication templates with the objective to standardize and enhance the quality of communication to staff.
• Analysis of GHR Statistics and Volume projection. Recommendations on work distribution and resources distribution.
• Quality control framework to mitigate the GHR financial and reputational risks.
• Analysis of client service requests. Recommendations on areas of improvement and best practices
• The JPO will also support the Coordinator with ad hoc projects and requests emerging form the HR Division and the GSC management team

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

• Advanced university degree in human resources, business administration, or other relevant social science.

Work experience:

• Minimum: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience, some of which in an international context
• Desirable: Work experience in the public sector, international organization or NGO. 

Skills required for the assignment:

• Excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of computer applications commonly used in an office environment.
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement.

WHO competencies required for the assignment:

• Communicating in a credible and effective way
• Producing Results 
• Moving forward in a change environment

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note:

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Career vacancy for Project Management Practice Analyst at Federal Ministry of Youth Development Anambra State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Younth Decelopment - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Project Management Practice Analyst

Job Location: Anambra State
Sector of assignment:     Project Management
Country and Duty Station: Denmark, Copenhagen
Duration of assignment: One year renewable depending on satisfactory performance

General Information
Sector of assignment: Project Management
Country and Duty Station: Denmark, Copenhagen
Duration of assignment: One year renewable depending on satisfactory performance

Supervision:

• Facilitate continuous improvement and quality management through the monitoring and prioritizing of improvement opportunities
• Engage PM experts and other practitioners in practice events; and improvement and innovation efforts
• Support quality development and institutionalization of all project documentation;

Capacity Building, Training and Knowledge Management

• Provide advisory support services to Project Managers on templates and tools, engagement, approvals and closure; with a focus on risks, management oversight, budget/finance, costing, etc.
• Advise project staff on the application, interpretation and adoption of corporate policies, guidance and best practice
• Contribute to development of guidance material and tools, and document best practice;
• Institutionalize knowledge-sharing among colleagues to ensure best practice is captured from their interaction with clients and partners. 

Project Management Practice Support

• Actively coordinate and contribute to the Project Management Practice by capturing case studies, best practice and client profiles;
• Provide analysis and substantive reporting on project status for the organization
• New system and tool development relevant to the PM Practice
• Regular liaison with Department Heads in the implementation of process improvement across the organization, including Procurement and Infrastructure Practices
• Provide expertise and support in implementation of Prince2 and UNOPS PM methodology
• Facilitate continuous improvement and quality management through the monitoring and prioritizing of improvement opportunities
• Engage PM experts and other practitioners in practice events; and improvement and innovation efforts
• Support quality development and institutionalization of all project documentation;

Coordination with Procurement Practice

• Act as the procurement focal point for the Project Management Practice and liaise with Procurement Practice on new initiatives
• Support special initiatives, specifically relating to Procurement
• Content and methodology of supervision: Daily interaction, weekly review meetings and feedback sessions against established objectives and deadlines.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations:

• The JPO will work under the direct supervision of the Director, Project Management Practice Group. The JPO will work in close collaboration with the Procurement and Infrastructure Practices, Programme/Project Managers and operational personnel in the various units across the UNOPS regions and liaise with Regional Offices, Operations Centre (OC), Project Centres (PC) and Clusters. She/he carries out daily tasks independently in accordance with the established policies and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of the Director.
• After a training period, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

Project Management Practice Support

• Provide analysis and reporting on various projects and their status for the organization
• New system and tool development relevant to the PM Practice
• Liaise with various Department Heads and focus on the implementation of best practices and process improvement across the organization
• Actively coordinate and contribute to the Project Management Practice by capturing case studies, best practice and client profiles;
• Provide expertise and support in implementation of Prince2 and UNOPS Project management methodology

Qualifications and Experience:
Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Certification in Project Management; Prince 2 or PMP an asset but not a requirement

Work Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in project and operations management is required.
• Experience in post-conflict project management environment an asset.
• Experience in project management within the development or private sector is highly desirable
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application.
• Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organisation’s mission statement.

Key Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills; attention to detail; and determination to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communications skills, both verbal and written
• Technically competent
• Results focused, with the energy and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Good understanding of operational work, particularly at the field level,
• Knowledge of another UN language an asset. 

Learning Expectations:

• The JPO will be exposed to working in an international and culturally diverse environment.
• He/she will be in a unique position in a headquarters environment where s/he will be able to gain an understanding of the structure of the organization, as well as the key functions of the organization from a more strategic and policy driven level.
• By supporting UNOPS complete project portfolio, the JPO will gain a thorough understanding of the project management methodology and a working knowledge of the application of all stages of project management from initiation to project closure. The JPO will also participate in a 2 weeks comprehensive project management course.
• S/he will also have access to diverse knowledge sharing mechanisms such as targeted webinars, articles and meetings with project management community across UNOPS.

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Federal Ministry of Youth Development Career Recruitment for Technical Officer Food Safety Akwa Ibom State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Youth Development - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably qualified young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

The Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P) was established in 1963 to provide young professionals pursuing a career in development with hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation. It is funded with donations from donor countries. Currently, there are 19 sponsors comprising 16 countries from Europe and 3 from Asia. The programme is administered by the JPO Service Center in Copenhagen. Denmark and initially for one year with possibility of extension for another one year, depending on satisfactory performance making a total of two years objective of the programme

Job Title: Technical Officer Food Safety

State of Origin: Akwa Ibom State
Agency: WHO
Unit of assignment: Food Safety Programme, Division of Communicable Diseases, Health Security, and Environment
Country and Duty Station: WHO Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration of assignment: One year renewable depending on satisfactory performance

General Information
Unit of assignment: Food Safety Programme, Division of Communicable Diseases, Health Security, and Environment
Country and Duty Station: WHO Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark
Duration of assignment: One year renewable depending on satisfactory performance

Objective of the WHO Programme/Department
WHO/Europe's food safety programme supports countries in building capacity to manage food safety challenges in accordance with the WHO European Action Plan for Food and Nutrition Policy 2007 - 2012 and the WHO global strategy for food safety.
Food safety is challenged by a longer, more complex and globalized food chain than ever before, which makes it more difficult to prevent food contamination even in the most developed countries. Prevention of foodborne disease and effective responses to food safety challenges require holistic, risk-based and timely policies and strategies.
The food safety programme's capacity building addresses the following areas: development of inter-sectoral food safety systems with a whole-food chain and risk-based approach; surveillance of foodborne disease; surveillance of microbiological and chemical contamination in the food chain; management of food safety emergencies and outbreaks of foodborne disease; food safety risk communication and consumer education; and antimicrobial resistance from a food safety perspective.

Assignment Summary
The JPO will work in Division of Communicable Diseases, Health Security, and Environment within the Food Safety Programme. Under the supervision of the Programme Manager Food Safety, Dr Hilde Kruse, the JPO is expected to:

• Support the food safety programme with its country and multi-country work with particular focus on food safety capacity building capacities in the Central-Asian Republics and the South Eastern European (Balkan) countries.
• Support the food safety programme with work related to food safety emergencies in collaboration with the Alert and Response Operations unit in WHO EURO and the INFOSAN (the International Food Safety Authorities Network) secretariat in WHO Headquarters.

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manager Food Safety, Dr Hilde Kruse, the JPO shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Support the food safety programme with its country and multi-country work: 75%, both years. Assist in implementing the food safety activities foreseen in the Biennial Collaborative Agreement (BCA) between the Member Countries and WHO EURO. Activities include preparing and organizing related workshops and training courses and support with development of relevant presentations and materials.
• Support the food safety programme with work related to food safety emergencies: 25%, both years. Assist in the response to food safety emergencies, including gathering relevant epidemiological and food safety information, and facilitating information sharing and communication from a technical perspective.

Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Minimum: University degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, food sciences, toxicology or microbiology.
• Desirable: Master's degree or PhD in a discipline relevant to food safety such as epidemiology, toxicology or microbiology.
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization’s mission statement

Work experience:

• Minimum: Two years experience related to food safety, infectious diseases, foodborne disease or toxicology.
• Desirable: Experience from working at the international level. Experience from working with outbreaks and health emergencies, especially related to food safety. 

Skills required for the assignment:

• Minimum: Proficiency in spoken and written English, good computer skills and strong analytical skills. Knowledge of food safety and foodborne disease and prevention and control.
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Russian language.

WHO competencies required for the assignment:

• The candidate is expected to demonstrate and be guided by WHO competencies; specifically:

Producing results

• Communicating in a credible and effective way

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note: 

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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Latest Vacancy for Management Analyst / Operations Analyst at Federal Ministry of Youth Development Adamawa State Nigeria 2014

Federal Ministry of Youth Development - Following the approval of His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and in line with youth empowerment programme thrust under the Transformation Agenda of Mr. President, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) in conjunction with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) invite applications from suitably young Nigerians to participate in the Junior Professional Officers’ Programme (JPO-P)

Job Title: Management Analyst / Operations Analyst

State of Origin: Adamawa State
Agency: UN Women
Positions Level:  P-2
Unit of assignment: Directorate, Division of Management & Administration
Country and Duty Station: New York, USA
Duration of assignment: One Year Renewable based on satisfactory performance

Content and methodology of supervision
As part of the UN Women JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities: 

• Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
• Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
• Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback throughout the assignment
• Easy access to the supervisor
• Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
• Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
• Completion of the yearly UN Women Results and Competency Assessment (RCA)
• If more than one supervisor; clear agreement of the roles and responsibilities between the relevant parties

Duties, Responsibilities and Output expectations

• Under the supervision of the Director / Deputy Director, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
• Supports the directorate in its UN inter-agency work through coordination, collaboration, data collection, analysis, research, and report writing (High Committee Level on Management (e.g. HCLM), Joint Inspection Unit JIU, Executive Board, etc.);
• Supports the Deputy Director in reviewing, mapping, and revising business processes leading to increased levels of efficiency and effectiveness;
• Assist the directorate in draft reports, answering surveys and questionnaires required by the UN and member states;
• Designs, proposes, implements, analyses, and operates the Division’s management reporting including periodic delivery of defined operational reports.
• Carries out data gathering, reporting and analysis (including budget) to facilitate management decision making;
• Prepares presentations and documents for management;
• Prepares briefing notes and coordinates contributions of the DMA to corporate initiatives and documents;
• Ensures efficient client-oriented communications through inter alia, the DMA Intranet site/ SharePoint etc.;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Organize special briefings for the Director and Deputy Director;
• Participate in the preparation and detailed processing of substantive input/background materials required for the Director and Deputy Director;
• Respond to relevant substantive correspondence;
• Prepare aide memoires, memoranda and other substantive documents of a broad and complex nature, in coordination with other sections;
• Perform other duties as required; 

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Master's Degree (ideally an MBA) or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise
• Work Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience in management, administration or operations.
• Age: Must not be more than 32 years on the date of application
• Language skill: Fluency in English language and ability to speak any UNDP official language is an added advantage.
• Information Technology skills, including word processing, database application (excel) presentation software (power point) and internet appreciation.
• An interest in adapting to varied physical environments; and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds;
• Evidence of ability to think strategically, work independently and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness.
• Respect for the UN principles of the United Nations Charter and the participating UN organization’s mission statement

Core competences

• Ethics and Values: Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
• Development and Innovation: Take charge of self-development and take initiative
• Work in teams: Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Communicating and Information Sharing: Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication
• Self-management and Emotional Intelligence: Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others
• Conflict Management: Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
• Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making

Training and Learning
As part of the UN Women JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning opportunities:

• Participation in a two-week long UNDP Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
• Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
• Other training and learning opportunities, as available in UN Women

Mode of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note:

• All Vacancies sorted by State (Applicants are to apply for vacancies in their state of origin)

Application Deadline: 31st December, 2013 by 11:59pm

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